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Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) taking a swing during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Former D.C. mayor Anthony Williams throws out the first pitch before the Nationals home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Former D.C. mayor Anthony Williams celebrates after throwing out the first pitch before the Nationals home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (15) getting greeted by teammate Ildemaro Vargas (14) at home plate after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (15) rounding the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (15) rounding the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) hitting a single during the third inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals first base coach Gerardo Parra (88) greeting teammates during opening day ceremonies before an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) greeting teammates during opening day ceremonies before an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals second baseman Ildemaro Vargas (14) getting a force out at second base during the sixth inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throwing a pitch during the first inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) getting the forceout at second base during the fourth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals centerfielder Victor Robles (16) getting congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring on Lane Thomas’ (28) single during the third inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals centerfielder Victor Robles (16) sliding into second with a stolen base during the third inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 1, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)